OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, meaning the cartridge was made by the same company that made your printer. Original brand cartridges are very reliable and sometimes the only option if your printer is new to market or uncommon.

Remanufactured ink is a genuine brand cartridge that has gone through one cycle of use. After use, the cartridge is recycled, acquired by a remanufacturing facility and put through a rigorous professional refurbishing process. During the refurbishing process the cartridge is disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and tested for quality. It's then carefully refilled, tested again and brought back to life. Buying remanufactured prevents one less cartridge from ending up in a landfill.

A compatible cartridge is a brand new ink cartridge built by a manufacturer other than your printer. It's like buying the generic version of the genuine brand. Most are uniquely designed to differentiate from genuine cartridges. Despite any structural difference you may notice, the cartridge will still fit in your machine and print a full yield, just like the original brand.

Price Factors

Many printer manufacturers follow the razor-and-blades business model which may result in higher priced genuine cartridges.

Remanufactured ink is much cheaper than the original brand ink. It's far more cost effective to refurbish a previously used cartridge than create a new OEM from scratch.

Compatible ink is much cheaper than the original brand. Compatible suppliers don't have to worry about the additional costs that hinder OEMs like new printers or firmware, which lets them keep prices low.

Quality

Original cartridges work extremely well and are covered under a warranty by the printer manufacturer

High quality remanufactured ink will match the quality of the original, but not all remanufactured ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.

High quality compatible ink will match the quality of the original, but not all compatible ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.

What's the difference between ink and toner cartridges?

Ink Cartridges

Toner Cartridges

Printer Type

Work with inkjet printers

Work with laser printers

Material

Liquid ink

Dry powder

How it works

Inkjet printers use a series of nozzles that spray tiny drops of ink directly on the print suface

Laser toner printers use static electricity and heat to bond dry toner powder to a page

Commonly used by

Casual home users, small business and photographers

Large businesses and schools

Number of Pages You Can Print

A cartridge's page yield is the estimated number of pages you can print. Page yield is based on 5% page coverage. This means that the quoted page yield is based upon printed pages where only 5% of the page has been imprinted with ink. For example, a short memo has approximately 5% coverage. If you have a cartridge that has a yield of 500 pages, it can print 500 pages of that short memo. If you are printing letters, photos or graphics, your coverage will vary greatly and your page yield will drop significantly.

Cartridge Warranty and Shelf Life

Most ink and toner cartridges include a warranty or "best by" date on their box. Remanufactured and compatible ink cartridges can last 12-18 months unopened, and toner cartridges can last up to 3 years.

Cartridge Care and Storage

Only open a cartridge when you need it. Opened cartridges will eventually dry out, especially if the protective tape or clip has been removed. If you have an open ink cartridge around and would like to try and prevent it from drying out, place it nozzle side up in a plastic airtight tub. If your cartridge came with protective tape or a clip reapply both before storing. Place a damp cloth or paper towel in the tub, next to the cartridge and keep it stored in a cool, dark place.

We are truly sorry for any confusion our site has caused! The Epson NX-400 printer takes the T068/T069 series cartridges. The T068120, T069220, T069320, T069420 are the cartridges compatible with the NX-400 printer.

Answered on 3/2/2015 by Shoshana

T068/T069 Set of 14 Cartridges for Epson- Great Deal!

Q:

INK DISOLVING FOR EPSON WORKFORCE 500

CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHY I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE INK FOR CARTRIDGES NOT USED?I DO NOT PRINT IN COLOR. ONLY BLACK.HOWEVER, I HAVE TO REPLACE CYAN, MAGENTA & YELLOW OR THE PRINTER WILL NOT EVEN PRINT BLACK "ONLY".

Unfortunately most printers will use a small amount of the color cartridges when printing, even if you are printing in black. There are a few reasons your color cartridges are being used: if you are not printing in true black (like greys) then a small amount of color is used as a shader to get the correct hue needed, the printer will use all of the cartridges when running a print head cleaning, when the printer is turned on and begins to prime itself it uses all the cartridges, and lastly to keep the print head clear and functionally properly the printer will use a small amount of each cartridge whenever it prints.

Answered on 12/5/2014 by Shoshana

Remanufactured T069 14 Piece Set of Ink Cartridges for Epson

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Ink Cartridge Compatibility with Epson All-in-One CX9400Fax

I have a CX9400Fax model, but it's not Stylus, it is All-in-One. Are these cartridges compatible with my printer?

Thank you so much for checking with us! Yes, the T069 bundle set of cartridges will work with the Epson CX9400Fax. We do have a one year warranty on our cartridges as well! If you have any other questions please contact us again.

Answered on 10/27/2014 by Shoshana

Remanufactured 69 Black Ink Cartridge for Epson

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My i received from you a epson 600 printer blk. Cartridge 69, my printer tell me it cannot recognize the cartridge.

What can I do to get the printer to work. It will not regconize the new blk. Ink I installed.Jesse

I am sorry that cartridge is not working! You can try the below method:1. Remove the cartridge from the printer.2. Turn the printer off and unplug the power source from the back.3. Take the cartridge that is not working and locate the gold/copper contact points (chip)4. Taking a Q-tip and some rubbing alcohol(if you have some) gently wipe the chip clean. Then use the other side of the Q-tip to dry it.5. Please be sure not to touch the chip with your fingers.6. Plug the printer back in and turn it on. Wait for it to prompt you to install cartridge.7. Install the cartridge back into the printer.If this does not work please call in at 888-321-2552 and we can assist you further.

The first time i ordered ink from here, i received the ink really fast in the mail. For some reason, the ink showed it was about out, right after i put it...Read complete review

The first time i ordered ink from here, i received the ink really fast in the mail. For some reason, the ink showed it was about out, right after i put it in. So i called customer service and told them about it, they in return said they will get replacement ink out to me and for me to send the ones i just got back at their cost. With a company standing behind their service like that, i felt at ease and ordered black ink from them. i love the color and quality of it and the service and they will always get my business.

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We ordered a couple of these cartridges for an Epson Stylus NX515, on our order invoice everything looked fine, it was supposed to be compatible. When it got here it didn't work, they...Read complete review

We ordered a couple of these cartridges for an Epson Stylus NX515, on our order invoice everything looked fine, it was supposed to be compatible. When it got here it didn't work, they didnt send the 9 pin chip that is required for this printer, they sent a cartridge with a wierd looking chip. We are dissapointed this isnt the first time this happens. Now we have to pay for return shipping :(

Comments about Remanufactured T069 14 Piece Set of Ink Cartridges for Epson:

Since using your cartridges my printer has not printed. I get an error message either to replace cartridge or cartridge not recognized. Your tech tried to help, but was unsuccessful. I'm working with Epson to, hopefully, correct the problem. I will be returning your cartridges.